Space Planning and Utilization (SPU) is responsible for the management of almost six
million square feet of University space, maintaining the Physical Facilities Inventory
(PFI) data for submission to Tennessee Board of Regents and the analysis of current
and future space needs for the University.The PFI Submission is directly related to
University appropriations for facility improvements, maintenance, and new construction.

In 2001, SPU has implemented a comprehensive space management system using ARCHIBUS/FM
Computer Aided Facility Management (CAFM) system to maintain an extensive space inventory
database and AutoCAD floor plans. This system will also allow the SPU to perform space
programming studies, space needs assessments, and annual reports for departmental
use for budget decisions that are crucial to an educational institution of this size
and scope.

SPU also supports the Space Policy Council (SPC), a decision-making body appointed
by the President, in their efforts to address University space issues. The SPC provides
a forum for the assignment of existing space, planning future space, and other critical
space planning issues.